Electricity rates in Kent, OH
Kent (29,810 people, Portage County) is served by Ohio Edison Co.. Homes on Ohio Edison Co. pay about 17.25¢/kWh, 5% less than the Ohio average.
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Electric companies serving Kent
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.25¢ | $142 | 265K | 244 |
Power outages in Portage County right now
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Outage history in Portage County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 293 | 228 |
| Days with outages | 56 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,452 (10.2%) | 8,091 (8.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-07 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (293 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Brimfield 17.3¢
- Munroe Falls 17.3¢
- Stow 17.3¢
- Silver Lake 17.3¢
- Tallmadge 17.3¢
- Streetsboro 17.3¢
- Ravenna 17.3¢
- Cuyahoga Falls 13.7¢
- Hudson 17.3¢
- Mogadore 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 44240, 44242, 44243
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Kent?
Most homes in Kent get power from Ohio Edison Co., where residential customers pay an average of 17.25¢/kWh including all charges. The Ohio average is 18.25¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Kent?
About $142 a month, based on 821 kWh a month (the average for Ohio Edison Co. customers) at 17.25¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Kent, OH?
Ohio Edison Co. serves Kent.
How often does the power go out in Kent?
In 2025, customers in Portage County averaged 3 hr 48 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 8,091 customers (8.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.